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Effectiveness of polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) against odor in diabetic foot ulcer

Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science
Background: Diabetic foot ulcer are open wounds on the surface of the skin due to complications of macroangiopathy which causes vascular insufficiency and neuropathy. Odor found in diabetic foot ulcer or wound exudate can indicate the growth of microorganisms in the wound.
Naziyah Naziyah, Mohammed Saifulaman, Faridah Faridah, Eliance Marpaung   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

How Substantial is the Effect of Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB) Irrigation Solution on a Wound's Biofilm?

Jurnal Locus Penelitian dan Pengabdian
Background: Biofilm as a key component that contributes to the development of chronic wounds can increase the resistance of bacteria to antiseptic solutions. The current standard procedure for wound care involves the use of wound cleansing solutions such as povidone-iodine, chlorhexidine, and normal saline. Each of these solutions has limitations.
Ferdian Tanaka, Shaza Nathasya Sandakh, Geovan Hananto, Maurin A. Pamuji, Arviansyah Arviansyah   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Pantoea agglomerans in Equine Ulcerative Keratitis: Prevalence and Comparative Efficacy of Four Topical Antiseptics

Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 29, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective To determine the minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) and effective contact time of four topical antiseptics—polyhexanide, povidone‐iodine (PVP‐I), hypochlorous acid (HOCl), and N‐acetylcysteine (NAC)—against Pantoea agglomerans, a pathogen frequently isolated in equine ulcerative keratitis.
Frederik Heun, Jessica Meißner, Ann‐Kathrin Schieder, Bernhard Ohnesorge, Claudia Busse   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microsporidium Keratitis After Hurricane Francine: A Case Report

Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Microsporidial ocular infections are being increasingly reported, especially in temperate climates. In this case report, we describe five patients who presented to a private ophthalmology practice in Southeastern Louisiana in 2024, all within 3 months of Hurricane Francine landing.
Zachary A. Dwyer, Stephen V. Lau, Cristiano Giusti   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ceratite por acanthamoeba: relato de um caso em Florianópolis - Santa Catarina. [PDF]

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Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Saúde Pública, Curso de Medicina, Florianópolis ...
Werner, Pedro Paulo
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Anti‐Acanthamoeba Activities of Silica Nanoformulated Quercetin Compound Derived From Annona muricata L. Leaves

Scientifica, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Acanthamoeba spp., free‐living amoebae (FLA), are the causative agents of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) and granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE). These diseases have limited treatment options; therefore, drug discovery remains a critical priority. This study evaluated the leaf extract of Annona muricata L., which contains quercetin, formulated in ...
Hazel Anne Tabo, Siriphorn Chimplee, Diana Mendonça, Ryan V. Labana, Tajudeen O. Jimoh, Tooba Mahboob, Norbel Tabo, Arizaldo Castro, Darylle Cesar G. Hilapo, Feibing Huang, Qiongdan Zhang, Ling Liang, Rachasak Boonhok, Bin Li, Wei Wang, Maria de Lourdes Pereira, Cristina Salibay, Shanmuga Sundar Saravanabhavan, Muhammad Nawaz, Veeranoot Nissapatorn, Nidhi Chaudhary   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterizing clinical isolates of Acanthamoeba castellanii with high resistance to polyhexamethylene biguanide in Taiwan

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, 2017
Background/Purpose: Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a painful infectious corneal disease, is caused by the free-living pathogenic species Acanthamoeba. The symptoms include corneal infiltrate, epithelial, and stromal destruction, and loss of vision. Current
Fu-Chin Huang, Min-Hsiu Shih, Kai-Fei Chang, Jian-Ming Huang, Jyh-Wei Shin, Wei-Chen Lin   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Stability of an ophthalmic formulation of polyhexamethylene biguanide in gamma-sterilized and ethylene oxide sterilized low density polyethylene multidose eyedroppers [PDF]

PeerJ, 2018
Background Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) eye drops are a frequently used medication to treat Acanthamoeba keratitis. In the absence of marketed PHMB eye drops, pharmacy-compounding units are needed to prepare this much needed treatment, but the lack
Yassine Bouattour, Philip Chennell, Mathieu Wasiak, Mireille Jouannet, Valérie Sautou   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Studies on Bacterial Cellulose: From the Earliest Uses to Contemporary Innovations

Advanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 14, Issue 27, October 20, 2025.
Bacterial cellulose has undergone a transformative journey from early applications to its role in advanced regenerative medicine. The review has a pedagogical ambition, offering clear pathways for future research and clinical adoption. Harmonizing regulatory standards and conducting larger, well‐designed clinical trials with standardized endpoints will
Thomas Meslier, Justin Christopher D'Antin, Gemma Julio, Anna Roig   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Polyhexamethylene Biguanide Reduces High-Risk Human Papilloma Virus Viral Load in Cervical Cell Samples Derived from ThinPrep Pap Test

Current Issues in Molecular Biology
Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and its progression still represent a great medical challenge worldwide. Clinical evidence has demonstrated the beneficial effects of polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) on HPV clinical manifestations; however ...
Ludovica Di Fraia, Carla Babalini, Marco Calcagno, Sara Proietti, Elisa Lepore, Pietro Di Fraia   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source